Though some countries had to manage expectations for greater consensus on drug policy, the three-day General Assembly provided important progress on other issues.
OAS General Assembly: More than Just the Drug Policy Agenda
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Nic Wirtz
President Xi and the Americas
Presidents Xi Jinping and Barack Obama’s summit could make a “lasting contribution to the regional debate” regarding commercial, security, and cyber threats, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for China-U.S. Focus.
Reaction muted among Latin UN diplomats to Rice’s move
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Aaron Morrison
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on Susan Rice’s limited impact on the Americas during her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
As OAS Debates Drug Policy, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay Move ahead on Legislation
From June 4 to 6, foreign ministers from across the hemisphere discuss steps to combat narcotics, while three Latin America countries consider drug legislation.
Summary - Latin America Goes Global: Americas Quarterly Spring 2013 Launch
Panelists discussed Latin America's growing economic clout and the increasing importance of global trade ties.
Bogota 2013 Blog: Colombian Market Seeks to Draw Global Crowd
In a country that has already combined its stock exchange with Chile and Peru...